Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1887-01-20
THE MOROCCO MAwUFAorUaERs
Proceedings of the National AssO-
ciatioa Meettug-No strikers 20 ne
EnhpIoyed-ftm mliin Expelled.

ProceediDRs of the National AssO-
ciasioa Meeting-No strikers 90 BE
nliin Expelled.
The semi-annual meeting of the
Morocco Manufacturers National Associa-
tion, held in this city Thursday, brought
together the largest gathering OF the trade
that has assembled in long time About
$50 manufacturers we're represented, in
cludipg all the operators Of Lynn and
Gloverville, Mass, two towns III which
the trade interests are large, but which
are scarcely fnliy represented Mt themeet-
ings of the organization. All the large
manufacturers of the Eastern States, New
York, Philadelphia and Baltimore were
represented at the meeting and all the
local members but one small firm we're
also present.
The meeting Thursday was, therefore,
considered o most successful one, mas
much as all the measures brought up for
discussion had the benefit of q very Tree
and full argument, and the Transaction of
any business received the sanction of
very full representation Of the organiza-
ton.
The morning session Thursdny, lasting
about three hours, was devoted TO execu-
tive business, which was transacted in
private with closed doors. II was, how
ever, learned that the association during
the executive session arranged the details
for organizing itself in order to net as a
unit against any future strikos that may
occur in the factories of any Of tbs morn
bers.
The plans for this ruethod OF procedure
are stated to be very comprehensive, aud
to prepare for vigorous and aggressive
warfare against any walk.outs or strikes
that may occur in the future. II is
believed by the members that the policy
mapped out will etfectually guard their
interests. The announcement that the
Lynn strikers had resumed work under
terms made by the manufacturers nf that
place with the agreement that they should
not quit without notice sutficiant to
enable ali skins to be gotten safely out,
WAS received with much satisfaction.
The dinner provided for the association
by the local exchange was discussed ut
considerable length at the conclusion of
the executive session. 1t was laid in the
Institute Hall and covers were turned for
about 100 people. Beside the members
of the association were few friends of
local members. The dinner was served
by Graves and it is quite within bounds
to say it was superb affair, served il
dozen courses.
After coffee Chairman Bush proposed
the toasts which were responded too as
follows:
"The Morocco Manufacturers NATIONAL
Association, organized to promote trade
interests May wise counsels and unity
of purpose insure its continued and in
c-eased usefulness" Response by M. S.
Kerrigan of New York.
"Trade Progress Prompt appreciation
of its requirements and intelligent, earnest
effort in meeting hem."--Response by
John G. Baker of Wilmington.
"The Present Trade Problem: The har.
monious relations of employer and EN-
ploye Justice and equality from each TO
the other are necessary to secure it, and
10 insure business prosperity. y.n-Response
by Henry Warren of Lynn.
Sour Country: Glorious in its past,
may its future fulfill its great possibili-
ties. ."-Respopse by E. D. Barrett of
Boston.
"0ur Friends from the East We are
happy to again have them with us; may
they ever prove wise men from the east
in their oounsels and acts" Response
by A. B. Martin of Lynn.
"The Press: A potent power, may it
ever be used for the promotion of justice
and right."-Response by f. e. Bach of
Wilmington and James Snodgrass, Phila-
delphia representative of the Shoe and
Leather Review.
sour Friends the Enemy, the Skin
en.n-Response by Henry Davis of
Philadelphia.
After the banquet the members returned
to the Clayton House where the assoeia-
tion was again called to order. Resolu
tions were adopted concerning the death
of B. F. Clements, member of the
organization A resolution was also
offered setting forth that Charles Mullen
of this city had appeared in defence
of his action in breaking his faith
with the association in accedinR to
the strikers demands; it also confirmed
his expulsion from the organization. 1t
was unanimously passed.
A revision was reported to the consti-
tuition and by laws by which it is easier
to call meeting than formerly; another
section prohibits the employment, by
any manufacturer or firm in the associa-
ton, workmen participating in any
strikes against members of the organiza-
ton.
DIR. II. E. Stourcke was elected consult
Ing chemist of the association. Consider
able discussion was had upon the social
features of the meetings, and it was the
general sentiment of the meeting that too
much time was spent around the banquet
board, or at least the dinner should not
be served until late in the day, after all
business matters had been disposal of.
1t was decided to hold the annual meet
ing of the association at Saratoga in July
next, and Messrs. Baird of this city,
McNeeley of Philadelphia and Merrick Of
New York were appointed committee of
arrangements.